The content of the driver training has been revised and is now up to 40% shorter. All required training topics remain included, and the format of the final test remains unchanged. Your drivers can complete the training faster, meaning less follow-up work for you.
💡 With the Driver Training in Avrios, you fulfill your obligation to regularly train your drivers and document proof of completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the shortened driver training still fulfill the requirement?
Does the shortened driver training still fulfill the requirement?
Yes. All relevant topics are still fully covered. Only repetitions and supplementary information have been removed. The chapter structure remains the same, and the final knowledge test is still required to complete the training. As before, the training is documented and can be used as proof of compliance.
What happens to ongoing and already completed trainings?
What happens to ongoing and already completed trainings?
Completed trainings
Training sessions that have already been completed remain valid. No retraining is required.
Drivers receiving the training for the first time
Drivers who are assigned the driver training for the first time will automatically receive the optimized version.
Drivers who have already started the training
Drivers who have already started, but not yet completed, the training will automatically be switched to the optimized version. As a result, the training will restart once. However, because the new version is shorter, already familiar content can be completed more quickly, and the intermediate quizzes have been removed. This means that any additional effort is generally minimal. Drivers can then complete the training by taking the final knowledge test.
Why were the intermediate quizzes removed?
Why were the intermediate quizzes removed?
The intermediate quizzes covered content that is already assessed in the final knowledge test. Instead of testing the same topics twice, a single knowledge test at the end now covers all chapters. This shortens the overall training without reducing the effectiveness of the learning assessment.
How has the structure changed?
How has the structure changed?
The overall topics remain unchanged. Only the content within the chapters has been revised, with shorter texts, a clearer flow, and fewer repetitions.
The driver training still consists of the following chapters:
Introduction – Overview of the training content and process
Chapter 1: Safety Before Driving
Alcohol, drugs, and medication. Vehicle inspection before departureChapter 2: Load Securing
How to secure loads correctly and why it matters for road safetyChapter 3: Staying Safe and Alert
Distractions, attention, and the importance of regular breaksChapter 4: Driving Style and Braking Distance
Reaction time, braking distance, and driving in different weather conditionsChapter 5: Accidents and Breakdowns
How to respond correctly in an emergencyChapter 6: Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Safe handling of electrified vehicles
Has anything changed about the final test?
Has anything changed about the final test?
No. Drivers will still answer 20 randomly selected questions from a larger question pool. A score of at least 80% is required to successfully complete the training. However, the questions and answer choices have been updated to reflect the revised training content.
Has anything changed regarding the vehicle inspection (UVV for vehicles)?
Has anything changed regarding the vehicle inspection (UVV for vehicles)?
No. Driver training and vehicle inspections are two separate legal obligations. This update only affects the driver training for your drivers.
What applies with regard to certifications?
What applies with regard to certifications?
Certification of driver training is not legally required. Employers are only obligated to instruct their employees regularly and in a verifiable manner. The specific design of the driver training is the responsibility of the employer.
The former content certification by the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IAG) of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) is no longer offered. There is currently no equivalent certifying body.
External expert organizations can be commissioned to conduct a technical review. However, this does not constitute a certification and represents an expert assessment, not a guarantee.
Some UVV providers advertise other certificates, such as ISO or TÜV. However, these assess internal processes rather than the content of the driver training and therefore do not replace the former DGUV content certification.
Against this background, it becomes clear: content certification is neither available nor required. Legal certainty is achieved not through a certificate, but through regular, transparent, and well-documented driver training.